Say's Phoebe Update - Newvill, PA
Don Henise (deheni@ark.ship.edu)
Thu, 02 Apr 1998 09:36:38 -0500
After looking 3 times in the last week, I had not seen the Say's Phoebe
personally since Monday 3/23. I had heard reports of it being seen as
late as last Saturday 3/28. On Tuesday, I had talked to Joy Weaver, one
of Ethan and Ruby's daughters, who relayed that it hadn't been seen
since Saturday. Well, finally this morning, Thursday 4/2, I saw it about
7:20 am at the Weaver Farm working along the fence in the field below
the chicken barn. The bird is still here, but the warm weather has made
it less dependable on the insects around the chicken barn, so it can be
harder to find. Be prepared to give it some time if you are still
planning to come search for it (I am still getting several inquiries
each week).
Good Luck,
Don
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Directions: From I-81 take the Newville Exit (#11) and follow Rt. 233
north to Newville. From the traffic light at the intersection of Rts.
233 and 641 in Newville continue 1 block north on 233 and turn left onto
Green Street which becomes Steelestown Road after you get out of town.
Look for the first road to the right - Wildwood Lane - about 2 miles or
so from 233. Wildwood Lane does a lot of twisting and turning and after
one sharp left turn you will come to a farm lane with the name Ethan
Weaver on the mailbox and a sign for Blue Mountain Supply. There is a
microwave relay tower on the farm. There is a large, but friendly german
shepherd at the farm. His name is Dino.
The bird has been seen working around the base of the microwave tower
and around some of the farm buildings especially on the roof at the far
end of the long chicken house. It was also seen on the fence line behind
the barn.
Mr. Weaver gave us permission to walk around his farm but said to stay
out of his neighbor's fields on the opposite side of the road. Remember
to check in at the house if you go into the farm. Also, if you go on
Sunday, do not enter the farm until after 12:00 noon.
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